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Locals in Imphal queue up outside petrol pumps amid Assam 'bandh'

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 15 (ANI): Locals queued up outside petrol pumps in Imphal amid reports of fuel scarcity due to protests in neighbouring Assam over Citizenship Amendment Act. Protest in Northeast intensified after CAB was passed by both the Houses in Parliament. President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Bill on Dec 13. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries.

UP school makes Guinness World Record for organising largest lab class

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (AN): A school in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj entered the Guinness World Records for organising the largest laboratory class. Almost 5,000 students participated in the class. Representatives from Guinness World Records were also present at the venue. Earlier, the record was held by a school in Australia's Queensland.

6th edition of 25K marathon organised in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 15 (ANI): Thousands of people participated in the 25K marathon in West Bengal's Kolkata on December 15. Kolkata's Red Road was the start and finish points of the marathon. This is the sixth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K marathon. Though the sky was foggy in the morning but participants came in large numbers. This year, the race has attracted more than 15,445 entries. Bollywood actor Rahul Bose was also present during the marathon. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar also marked his presence at the marathon. Seven medical centres have also been set up at various locations keeping in mind the health and safety of the participants.

Shooter writes letter with blood to Amit Shah, demands Nirbhaya case convicts be hanged by her

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (ANI): International shooter Vartika Singh wrote a letter to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah with her blood on December 14. In the letter, she stated that the four men who are convicted in Nirbhaya gang-rape case should be hanged by her. While speaking to media about the matter, Vartika said, "Hanging of the Nirbhaya case convicts should be done by me. This will send a message throughout the country that a woman can also conduct execution." "I want the women actors, Members of Parliament (MPs) to support me. I hope this will bring change in society," she added.

BJP MP Arjun Singh's car attacked in WB's North 24 Parganas

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Dec 15 (ANI): BJP MP from Barrackpore Arjun Singh's car was allegedly attacked with bricks in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. A bomb was also hurled near it. Arjun Singh was in the car at the time of incident. Speaking on the matter, Singh said, "Our car was attacked with bricks and then a bomb was hurled near it, while I was returning from Kankinara. There is no law and order in West Bengal. President's rule should be imposed in the state."

Bike-borne men hit by car in Raipur, accused arrested

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 15 (ANI): Two bike-borne men were hit by a car in Raipur. One of the men on the motorcyle was dragged by the car after its driver didn't stop the vehicle. The whole incident was caught on CCTV camera. Speaking on the matter, one of the police officials said, "The accused has been arrested. The man who was riding the bike received minor injuries while other is seriously injured and admitted to the hospital."

Varanasi's 'Iron Man' develops special purse for women safety

Varanasi (UP), Dec 15 (ANI): Popularly known as Iron Man, Shyam Chaurasia, a man from Varanasi, developed a special purse for safety of women. In case of any threat, they can press the button on the purse, which will produce a sound that will alert people around. Speaking to ANI, Shyam Chaurasia said, "This is a women safety device, if a woman is in a trouble, she can press the button, which will not only produce a sound but will also alert the people around along with police."

Former cricketer Praveen Kumar allegedly thrashes man, his minor son in inebriated condition in Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (ANI): A man alleged that his neighbour and former cricketer Praveen Kumar, who was in an inebriated condition, thrashed him and pushed his seven-year-old son in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The victim Deepak Sharma further claimed that the police refused to register his complaint and told him to approach the higher authorities as the case is related to an international cricketer. "I was waiting for my son at the bus stop at 3:00 pm. Kumar arrived at the spot, came out of his car and abused the bus driver first and later abused me. He was in an inebriated condition. Later, he thrashed me and fractured my hand," the victim claimed. "Kumar also pushed my son who has suffered injury in his back. Now the police are forcing me to compromise. Moreover, I have started receiving death threats," he added. After intervening into the matter, SP (City) Akhilesh Narayan Singh said, "Both of them are neighbours and they have informed the police about the incident. We are in

Scientists discover neural circuit responsible for alcohol consumption

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Scientists have found that a region of the brain called the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) plays a role in behaviours related to alcohol use and consumption in general. They have now found a specific neural circuit that when altered caused animal models to drink less alcohol. The study was published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Using modern genetics and viral technologies in male mice, McElligott and colleagues found that selectively lessening the NTS neurons (specific neuropeptide which contributes to reward-like behaviours and alcohol drinking) in the CeA, while maintaining other types of CeA neurons, would cause the animals to drink less alcohol.This manipulation did not alter anxiety-like behaviour. It also did not affect the consumption of other palatable liquids such as sucrose, saccharin, and bitter quinine solutions.

Jewellery shops witness footfall as yellow metal price dips

Bengaluru, Dec 14 (ANI): People have started flocking to jewellery shops to buy gold ornaments as the yellow metal prices dipped after Washington and Beijing had reached an interim trade deal and averted a fresh round of US tariffs. Consumers are investing in gold as they feel it is the best time to do so.

US agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): United States auto safety agency on December 13 said that it will investigate the 12th Tesla crash that may be linked to the vehicle's advanced Autopilot driver assistance system. The agency took the decision after a Tesla Model 3 hit a parked police car in Connecticut recently. The investigation is conducted by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration special crash investigation program. The team will investigate the December 7 crash of a 2018 Tesla Model 3 on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Since 2016, Autopilot has been engaged in at least three fatal US Tesla crashes. This development is expected to affect the sales of Tesla cars.

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Leading milk supplier of Delhi and National Capital Region, Mother Dairy has decided to hike milk prices up to 3rs/litre. The price of bulk vended milk (token milk) has been hiked by Rs 2 to Rs 42 per litre. The price of both toned milk and double-toned milk has been raised by Rs 3 per litre. Now, the toned and double-toned milk will be sold at Rs 45 and Rs 39 per litre respectively. In poly packs, the full cream milk price has been hiked by Rs 2 per litre to Rs 55 whereas the price of half-litre full cream milk will be sold at Rs 28 per litre as against Rs 27 earlier. The price of cow milk has been hiked by Rs 3 per litre to Rs 47. "Mother Dairy is compelled to raise its milk prices in Delhi-NCR for all its milk variants with effect from December 15. The 500 ml pack prices have been increased by Rs 1/pack, effectively impacting the consumer by Rs 2/litre," Mother Dairy said in a statement. It added: "Milk availability across various states is under severe stre

CAA is dangerous if it goes along with NRC: Prashant Kishor

Patna (Bihar), Dec 14 (ANI): After meeting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Vice President of Janara Dal (United), Prashant Kishor reiterated on his stand on Citizenship Amendment Act 2019. "Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA) is dangerous and discriminatory if it goes along with National Register of Citizenship (NRC), otherwise we do not have any issue with CAA," said Prashant Kishor.

Girl allegedly raped in Raipur's hotel, accused arrested

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 14 (ANI): A girl allegedly raped at a hotel in Chhattisgarh's Raipur by her training fellow trainee. The victim is from Kawardha, who came to Raipur to attend a training session during the session she got to know a person who according to the victim raped her. The incident took place at a hotel, which was the training venue, where accused allegedly came into victim's room and raped her. The accused man has been apprehended by the police, and he has also confessed the crime. Further investigating in the matter is on.

People holding Constitutional positions have to believe in CAA: WB Governor

Kolkata, Dec 14 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said that people should believe in Citizenship (Amendment) Act since it's passed by Parliament which is the rule of the land. He said, "If the Parliament in its wisdom has given us a law, which is rule of the land, everyone particularly those like me and others who hold Constitutional positions have to believe in it." He further added, "This law is applicable all over the country. I can't say I will not go by it, no one else can say it. If anyone has taken oath under the Constitution they can't say it will be challenged. I appeal to everyone, please don't politicise the issue." The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill became an Act after receiving President's assent earlier this week. Several Chief Ministers have objected to the implementation of the Act in their respective states.

Curfew continues in some districts of Assam but situation is better: DGP

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 14 (ANI): Assam's Director General of Police, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta informed that curfew continued in some district of the state. While talking on current situation, DGP said, "Situation is better now, it's coming to normalcy in all districts. We had imposed curfew in some districts, especially in Guwahati which was relaxed today (December 14). We're taking precautions so anti-social elements don't get opportunity to take law in their hand."He further added, "In last few days we have arrested more than 100 people and detained nearly 2,000 people, out of whom we are still examining some. We have let go those who had just participated in the demonstrations and not indulged in lawlessness."He also appealed people of Assam to follow the law and not to indulge in violence.

Akhilesh Yadav meets family of Unnao rape victim

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav met the family of the Unnao victim on December 14. He said, "This family has lost their brave daughter. People in the government knew what had happened to her earlier, despite that this government could not save her." Yadav targeted the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in state and said, "Crime is at a peak during the BJP government." Unnao rape victim was set ablaze en-route court on December 05. She was then transferred to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital where she breathed her last battling severe burn injuries.

Giriraj Singh vs Rahul Gandhi over his 'Savarkar not my name' remark

Patna (Bihar), Dec 14 (ANI): BJP MP Giriraj Singh on December 14 slammed Rahul Gandhi over his jibe on Veer Savarkar during rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. He said that he cannot be Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. "Savarkar endured torture in cellular jail but in Nehru family nobody endured torture in cellular jail, putting Gandhi surname doesn't mean that you're Gandhi." Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi said that his name is Rahul Gandhi not Rahul Savarkar, hence he will not apologise for speaking truth. "I was told in Parliament by BJP yesterday 'Rahul, you gave a speech. Apologise for that.' I was told to apologise for something which is right. My name is not Rahul Savarkar. My name is Rahul Gandhi. I will never apologise for truth," said Rahul Gandhi.

We have to fight hard to save the nation: Sonia Gandhi at 'Bharat Bachao' rally

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders on December 14 held 'Bharat Bhachao' rally in the national capital. Lambasting at the BJP-led central government, she said that today the time has come to save the nation, "If we want to save the country, we have to fight hard," said Sonia Gandhi.

Swati Maliwal writes to PM Modi, demands implementation of Disha Act

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women, Swati Maliwal wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing Disha Act in entire country. Swati is on an indefinite hunger-strike demanding fixed framework for punishments to rapists. Her letter stated, "Today, lives of hundreds of our daughters and sisters are being ravaged everyday. I myself am on an indefinite hunger strike demanding a fixed framework for punishments to rapists. Today is 12th day of my indefinite fast. I wrote to you on 1st day, seeking immediate action. I'm deeply saddened to note that despite this alarming situation and demands from across the country, there has been hardly any response from you to these appeals." Letter further read, "If the Andhra Government can take this historic decision (of passing Disha Bill), why can't the Central Government show the same urgency and concern. I fervently appeal to you to immediately enact the Disha Bill for the entire country."